Akasa Air orders 300+ LEAP-1B engines from CFM International for 150 Boeing 737 MAX planes, expanding CFM's presence in India.

Akasa Air has announced the purchase of over 300 CFM LEAP-1B engines from CFM International to power its recently ordered 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, which includes spare engines and a services contract, was made during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to India. Akasa Air, a new airline launched in August 2022, had previously ordered 76 LEAP-1B-powered 737-8 aircraft, with 22 currently in service.

January 26, 2024
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